Eczema

• What is eczema/atopic dermatitis?

  Chronic inflammation of the skin
• What does eczema involve?

  Disruption of the epidermal barrier
• What is the cause of eczema?

  Unknown - likely multifactorial and commonly seen in people with other atopic conditions
• What % of people will be affected by eczema at some point in their life?

  20
• When is eczema most common?

  Childhood
• What are some signs and symptoms of eczema?

  Itchy, dry and red skin

  Thickening og skin from chronic scratching (lichenification)

  Excoriation marks and breakdown of skin

  Most commonly presents in flexural surfaces e.g. inner elbow

  In babies most common on face and neck
• Where is eczema most common on babies?

  Face and neck
• What is Lichenification?

  Thickening of skin (from chronic scratching)
• How is mild atopic eczema managed?

  Emollients

  Mild potency topical corticosteroids
• How is moderate atopic eczema managed?

  Emollients

  moderate potency topical corticosteroids

  Topical calcineurin inhibitors

  Bandages
• How is severe atopic eczema managed?

  Emollients

  Potent topical corticosteroids

  Topical calcineurin inhibitors

  Bandages

  Phototherapy

  Systemic therapy